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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VI (503-514).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Socrates explains that to escape injustice, one must ______ injustice.
(a) Ignore.
(b) Prevent.
(c) Define.
(d) Practice.

2. In Chapter VI, with what is Socrates primarily concerned with the health of?
(a) Society.
(b) The mind.
(c) The soul.
(d) The body.

3. What is Callicles' opinion of lawmakers?
(a) They are failed artists.
(b) They are irrational.
(c) They are weak.
(d) They are stupid.

4. How does Socrates claim a person in control is able to act?
(a) Falsely.
(b) Confidently.
(c) Recklessly.
(d) Justly.

5. Why does Callicles regard philosophy as dangerous?
(a) It promotes anarchy.
(b) It distracts from true issues.
(c) It induces physical weakness.
(d) It cannot help people in trouble.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of a result does Socrates believe any action taken must intend to elicit?

2. What does Socrates suggest is the only way one can avoid harmful pleasures?

3. How does Socrates think one with destructive power feels?

4. Callicles claims that, through history, strength is reflected in what?

5. Who does Socrates see professions influencing?

(see the answer key)

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